Patrick O’Neil has owned many restaurants in different towns over the years—from Evanston to Racine—but it’s Winnetka that has his heart. “I grew up here,” shares O’Neil, “and Winnetka has always been our most successful location.” So it’s not a surprise, then, that there are three O’Neil-owned restaurants forming a hospitality triangle around the downtown […]
Award-winning Greek cookbook author Diane Kochilas explores the lush Aegean island of Ikaria in her newest cookbook, “Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die” (Rodale Books, 2014). There’s a lesson here for all of us, even if we can’t live in paradise: Daily naps, lots of […]
Working out in cold weather is never a chore when the clothes are this hot. Make It Better Best of 2014 Winners Eric Smoot of Redefined Fitness (Best Small Gym) and Holly McGregor of Bikram Yoga North Shore (Best Yoga Studio), along with our own Fitness Editor, Christy Coughlin, are showing some of the best athletic looks this season. Resolve to […]
If you think a taco consists of a crispy taco shell with some sautéed chopped meat, shredded cheese and iceberg lettuce, this is not your article. Move along. I’m talking about the real thing, not some Tex-Mex travesty. Listen, I’m not asking for much: A homemade, soft corn tortilla; a piece of grilled or battered […]
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the Chicago restaurant scene continues to heat up. So even if Santa doesn’t bring you what you want, a great meal or food experience is just around the corner. Recently Opened On the North Shore, we welcome the Ten Mile House (1700 Central St., Evanston, 847-905-0669) in Evanston (read […]
Evanston, already the North Shore’s primary restaurant destination, keeps expanding the offerings; this time, with a bit of a history lesson thrown in for good measure. Way back in 1836, a Major Edward Mulford opened the original Ten Mile House, which—as it combined an inn, post office, tavern, and courthouse—became the de facto center of […]
Let’s talk about last meals. You know, the one where you no longer have to worry about calories and cholesterol. If I could eat anything with no fear of digestive repercussion, it would be a big, juicy burger—hands down. Luckily, we live in a town that takes its meat VERY seriously. Chicago has umpteen great […]
The holidays are all about entertaining and spending time with family and friends. And all quality time includes eating, right? Here are some can’t-miss gifts for the food- and drink-obsessed. 1. American Spoon “Buy the Store”: I’ve long been a fan of this revered Michigan store and find it hard to decide what to buy. […]
Sigh. Thanksgiving. The pressure! It’s the biggest food holiday of the year, and it’s your turn to host. Again. Clearly you need a strategy to make your life easier, and here it is: delegate. Why stress? If you’re determined to eat at home, but don’t have the time (or the inclination) to make this massive […]
A glorious trip to Hungary and the Czech Republic last fall opened my eyes and taste buds to the food of Central Europe. It’s not just pretzels, beer and knackwurst—though they are all, of course, delicious—but a world of flavors and textures, from the sweetness of root vegetables to the tang of dark sourdough breads […]
